Electric bike tests
The electric bicycle market is a very large market offering numerous models to suit a wider customer base. To make a choice, it is important to find out about the electric bike that interests you. To achieve this, you need to carry out tests. If you don't have the opportunity to go to the store, Weebot offers you complete and precise information on electric bikes from your favorite brands.
Who can ride an electric bike?
All electric bikes available on the market today have been designed to suit a certain clientele. You will therefore inevitably find an electric bike that suits your expectations and your profile.
In France, just like driving a classic bike, it is not necessary to have a license to drive an electric bike. The electrically assisted bicycle can be used by everyone provided they respect the regulations in force.
Please note that for children under 12 years old, wearing a helmet is compulsory for safety reasons. However, it is strongly recommended that you protect yourself whatever your age when riding your electrically assisted bicycle. To do this, consider purchasing gloves, knee pads and a helmet.
You are also required to respect the Highway Code. You must ensure that you travel on cycle paths or roads designed for this purpose. Be sure to respect speed limits and remain visible and audible at all times.
Finally, if you want to protect your electric bike from damage it may encounter, we recommend that you take out civil liability insurance.
How does an electric bike work?
An electric bicycle works like a conventional bicycle with the only difference that the latter has a motor, a battery and other electrical components. These are intended to assist the cyclist during his travels.
Obviously, each model and each bike has its own additional features. It would therefore be difficult to explain precisely how each bike works. Weebot will therefore explain to you how the assistance mechanism of an ordinary electric bike works.
The electrically assisted bicycle has a magnetic pedaling sensor. The latter receives and transmits information during pedaling which will allow the variator to regulate the power available to the engine of your two-wheeler. The motor of your electric bike can be found on the rear wheel, the front wheel or the crankset. To function, the latter must draw its energy from the battery which in turn will be recharged by the charger of your electric bike.
The different types of electric bikes
The electric bicycle market is made up of many different types of electric bicycles, each of which has its own characteristics. Weebot presents the main types of electric bikes available on the market:
- For athletes, there are VTTAEs.
- For city drivers: city bikes remain the most suitable.
- Electric cargo bikes are more suitable for families, for example. These bikes are designed to carry extra load.
- Speed bike electric bikes are perfect for sports and speed enthusiasts.
- Folding bikes are easy to transport and perfect if you live in an apartment and don't want to have to carry a heavy bike.
The essential criteria to take into account when purchasing your electric bike
To choose an electric bike that meets your needs, you must take several parameters into account and ask yourself the right questions. Here are some criteria to take into account according to Weebot:
- The quality of the components of your electric bike
- Its use: what do you want to do with your scooter? Are you looking for speed?
- The autonomy of your electric bike
- Safety and comfort: Do you want a comfortable seat to be comfortable during long journeys? What lighting and braking system do you want?
- Ergonomics: Is your bike easy to transport? Would you like to own a folding bike?
- Your size (weight and height) to find a bike on which you will be comfortable.
These kinds of features will help you more easily find the type of electric assist bike that suits you. In order to avoid unpleasant surprises when purchasing, it is essential to find out as much as possible about the features that your future electric bike has to offer you.
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